Who held the first Memorial Day celebration? | Michael W Twitty | Comment is free | The Guardian

Enjoy this piece I wrote on the African American roots of Memorial Day. Blessings and honor on all our nation’s fallen, with a special thanks to soldiers of color and LGBT identity who despite slavery, reservations, interment camps and discrimination because of language, orientation, etc. fought and died for the American dream. Their sacrifice was more than meritorious, it was proof of hope.

WHRO Curate 757 Season 2, Ep. 7

The culinary arts are one of the most enjoyable art forms around because food can be enjoyed with all five senses. This week, as we explore art that reflects culture, we will talk with Williamsburg culinary historian and author Michael Twitty who has made it his mission to document African American food history. #Curate757